unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch); knocking something off without a break
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
people close to the head man
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
sense of relief; feeling of relief
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
polite; courteous; hospitable
having a habit of stealing things; being light-fingered
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to shout with exultation; to shout for joy
to repeat; to be frequent
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
encompassing; covering (exhaustively); including (all of); comprising; comprehending
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke